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There are 3 ways to get from Quito to Edinburgh by car, plane, or train

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  1. Car, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane UIO - EDI
    17h 6m
    £679–979

  2. Car, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane UIO - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    20h 55m
    £267–956

  3. Car, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane UIO - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    24h 52m
    £382–1,311

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration16h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,681.9 mi
  • Duration: 17h 6m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Quito to Edinburgh. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, take the bus to Adelphi, walk to Aberdeen, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley.

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